Middlesex University

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Visual Effects

Middlesex University

Faculty:Bachelor of Arts
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Animation, Interactive Tech., Video Graphics and Special Effects
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $24,777

Tuition cost is subject to change due to exchange rates.

Careers:AnimatorsVideo Game Level DesignerVideo Game Designers

Description:

Our visual effects course gives you access to some of the best VFX facilities, studios and workshops in the country. Led by our team of experienced VFX professionals who've worked professionally on films including Avatar, Planet of the Apes and Happy Feet, you'll learn the practical skills you need to succeed in the industry. You'll master the professional-standard software and equipment – and put your skills into practice with a variety of hands-on experiences. You'll collaborate with students from our Film, TV Production and 3D Animation courses to see how visual effects plays a key role across a variety of platforms. You'll also have the opportunity to enhance your employability skills with a range of work placements opportunities. VFX graduates have gone on to secure roles as matchmove artists, rotoscope artists, modellers, texture artists, and junior compositors.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Undergraduate applicants from Canada will need to have completed one of the following:


    • International Baccalaureate Diploma
    • High School Diploma or Secondary School Diploma or a Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) with at least 5 grade 12 courses with 60% or higher depending on the subject you are applying for
    • High School Diploma and scores of 3+ on at least two Advanced Placement exams
    • Satisfactorily completion of one year of college/university level study with minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Professional Diploma from a technical school (2 years post-secondary in a specialised field of study)



    Students who have completed the two-year Associate degree may be eligible for advanced standing onto the second year of an undergraduate degree course.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on December 27, 2022